Brazing Shortcut
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2012
- A simple way to braze without having to clamp work in place. This video shows several ways I use this technique for brazing different pieces of metal sculpture without having some complicated ways of holding pieces in position..
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George,,, you are a true craftsman. Watching you braze lite materials is amazing. and so instructive. Thanks so much for all your videos.
What a great tip George! I've been welding for about 2years now but just starting to get into brazing for some of my pieces and will definitely be using this technique. I loved the golf bag...you must have the patients of a saint to do all of those spokes ont that big wheel bike!
Thank you George for the videos and tips. All your work are beautiful and you're very inspirational and I've learned a lot from watching your videos. I love your voice too. It's very calming. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Thanks for the comment. For me, it's always a pleasure to pass along something I know.
Another of your extremely helpful tips. Thanks George!
Before I learned how to do this I was using lots of spring clamps to keep parts in position before brazing them together.
Strube, I started using this method when I was having a hard time keeping two parts in position. Not only is it easier, but it saves a lot of time compared to trying to clamp something in position.
pretty cool George, my dad used to be a welding guy, for structural repairs and building things. Brazing was one of his known skills. He didn't do much in the way of art, he was brilliant, you remind me of him. I have all his and some of my welding set ups. He just knew how to do it.
I enjoy watching your videos. I especially like the one about carving out a block of wood to make a bowl. It gives me an idea about making smaller cut out for smaller rounds. Thank you, Larry Dallas
He is smart.
I picked up some great knowledge George- thanks !
George, you are a master! your art is mesmerising and your knowledge invaluable. watching your videos keeps answering all my questions. great job!!!
Thanks, that's an encouragement to get busy and do some more videos.
those pieces are amazing, and what a great tip. I never would of thought to use bronze like that.
Very handy trick George -- thank you for sharing it!
Great job George, thanks for sharing your gifts!
Thanks for commenting. Stay tuned, more coming up.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, those golf bags are neat. As for patience, I do have patience for the things I like to do.
Outstanding skill. Combining precision metal work with artistic flair. Amazing workmanship :)
Very cool tricks, George. Thanks!
brilliant idea George...thanks for sharing this :-)
It's worth mentioning that braze joints can be quite strong. Harley and other early motorcycle frames were brazed. I used to braze "steel rule dies" (picture a typical steel ruler with a cutting edge on one side) used in presses to cut tough synthetic fabric. The steel would often fail before the braze joint, and brazing was used in preference to welding for ease of repair. We melted the braze, made a new section, then brazed it in place.
stumbled across your channel while doing a little research into brazing - WOW you're work is SO GOOD. Well done. Very well made videos too. Very professional.
thanks, appreciate the comment. Working on some new videos, stayed tuned!
Wow, George! Your skill and creativity are AMAZING! Thank you for this video! I'm trying to make a home made copper rod pyramid for metaphysical charging of crystals. Woo woo stuff, sure. But I still want to do it myself versus paying someone else to overcharge me in an online store simply because it's a niche item. XD
Thanks George - I will do that and let you know which works best for me.
I salute your skills, and your art works are of the highest of quality.
Nice George, I just bought my brazing rods , ready to go to work . thank you for a nice video
+Big City Ready 2017 That's great. I'm sure you will find the experience enjoyable although at times frustrating. Just keep practicing, the more you practice, the easier it gets.
Thank You for another Great Tip Your Artwork Is beyond words awesome !!
Great video. I'm just learning to braze and weld, something I have always wanted to try. You have given me some great tips and inspiration to make artistic pieces instead of just practical welds. Nice artwork by the way!
+MantisRay861 Thanks for viewing and your comment. You are right, there is so much you can do, that once you start, you'll never run out of ideas.
Beautiful work. You make it look easy.
The rods are RG 45 which is a standard mild steel welding rod available at any welding supply in 36" lengths. Tip size is an "0" tip on a Victor Performer. Welding table is 3' x 4' - 1/2" mild steel. Check next week for a video on a heat sink. With a heat sink you can use a lighter weight steel top for the welding table.
Wow George. Your pieces are great. I am about to start attempting to make jewelry. I do have some welding and fabrication experience, so I think I could do something. Thank you for your brazing short cut tips. I will , in the extreme-near future watch more of your videos. You are very knowledgable, and I am sure I will learn something. Thank you for your videos. CZcams and the internet is just very GREAT. Thanks again.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. With your experience you will be up and running quickly. For all 148 CZcams videos you can find them here: gsegmedia.com/?page_id=2877
I have a lot to learn, but your bicycles are unbelievable. I'm curious, How did you make all those leaves. I will be watching them all for real and soon. Thank you for your response. If more people were like you, the world would be much better.
good idea. makes me think of pre-tinning when soldering wires
You are artist among artists; awesome!
Hi, I'm interested in constructing a bicycle trailer. Brazing seemed like a good method for a newbie like me.
Your videos are a great help, and have sparked a further interest in brazing. Thanks!
+zarnaik Ⓥ Do a little practicing first and it should go well.
The dob of bronze will be especially good for what you are doing. You can put the dob of bronze on the nails and then while the nail is still hot you can melt the brazing on the nail right onto the sheet metal.
Very nice... thanks for the tips. made me go home and start dabbing.
Nice. Informative. Thanks!
Thanks, I'll keep working on them.
another great video and awesome work to you are an inspiration
you do great work!
love it man its soo nice what you all make
Great tips and thank you, my project is going to be easier now.I have to complete it before end of August
Gorillius, hope your project is running along smoothly and on time.
Thank you. This is a very helpful and informative video.
Appreciate your viewing and commenting. George
Making my first sculpture today (a 1M high seahorse with 12AWG wire), and I've been clamping and holding pieces in place with wire and it's been painful. Just saw this video and tried George's 'dab of bronze' and it was incredible. Will watch more. . .
Good to hear that worked. George
You're strong sir!
THis very inspiring. I am just getting into brazing and I am curious what oxy/ac pressures you use and what tip size for that thin rod?
George you are a wonderful teacher! I can tell you after all the videos I have watched in the past two years, I keep coming back to you! I am just starting to try brazing with a mapp gas and a bernnzOmatic TS8000 to intensify the temperature. I work at this time with 16 oz copper. I would like to know how you go about cleaning the small sculptures, leaves, etc. What tools, or processes do you use? How do you get into the small (tiny) cracks or tight edges to make them sparkle after all that brazing? Thank you in advance for all that you do for us!
Have to start calling you the torchmaster...
Great - thank you very much. That will make it much easier. Excellent tip. One more question: would you use the 00 or the 000 for this type of project? Thank you again.
Great video, what material was that bike made out of?
I love this video. Are you just using a bronze rod with no flux? It was suggested to me to use a flux covered electrode for brazing steel is flux necessary? I'm working with 22 gauge steel and 1/16th welding rods for sculptures.
I want to start building RC Truck Roll Cages you have been a lot of help Thank you for all your videos
Jim, glad that videos have been of help. I'd like to see what you are doing. It sounds interesting. George
As soon as I can I will make a video and post it to my channel
Jimi G , I will look forward to seeing it. George
A good and practical tutorial; thanks.
Thanks, I like to keep it simple.
Great videos. Is is necessary to wear UV protection on the eyes when you are brazing as you would if you were welding?
Thanks for commenting. I'm assuming that you are in HVAC.
Thank you George for this informative presentation. The rods are what material?Your tip size?. and lastly what is the thickness of the table plate
Personally, I would use a 00 tip and cut the flame back some.
I have never had particularly good luck with 000 tips. But that is just me. Some people really like the 000 tip.
Try it both ways and see which works best.
Hi, George. I love your videos, and i enjoy how you seem so humble. I've commented on a few videos of yours before. But i was wondering if you could help me with a problem I'm having. When i braze with bronze alloy flux rods i usually i have no problems. But when it comes to the R-45 1/8th inch rods i cannot get it down. Now i usually don't use new metal due to my financial problems. I do clean my used metal as best as i can. But every time i use one. It always has a slag look, like an arc bead
I am not sure if I understand the question. You can melt the copper scraps all together. This might give you some interesting possibilities. When I have done this I have ended up with a lot of sharp edges that have to be filed off. Especially for jewelry.
If I misunderstood your question, let me know and we'll try again.
Your english much better than my Italian. I'm always im pressed with anyone that can speak or write in more than one language.
I use 5# ace / 6# oxygen For my work I usually use a 0 or 00 tip
Brazing with 3/32 SCRAPPED flux coated brazing rod. On my web site you will find close to twenty free videos on brazing.
i from indonesia,I always learn best when seeing how something is done right and done incorrectly.
Great tip! With the "dob of bronze", who needs a third hand? You probably use quite a lot of O2 and acetylene, but what do you recommend for the occasional welder for the least expensive, most practical way to keep those gases handy in your workshop? Purchase or rent tanks? What size? 40cf? Thank you for your videos!
Very, very, very nicely done.
Appreciate your comment. Thanks
Cool butterflys!
I wear dark brazing glasses. Shade or darkness is dependent on what works for you. Welding goggles are fine but when I am going to be brazing for most of the day I find them claustrophobic. Main point is you want to wear something dark that are also safety glasses.
Thank you George !
Good to hear that it worked for you. Here's a complied list of free CZcams videos: gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4657
Wow George, that’s an incredible resource of videos! I’ve got my homework laid out for me.! Thank you again, should be “sobbing” bronze later today😎
Reminds me of tinning before soldering
Ok,thank you George
great work
And the bead never penetrates the metal. Now i do use oxygen and propane. Could that be a problem, or maybe I'm not turning the oxygen or propane hot enough?
Hi George, I am doing some stick figures using 22 ga sheet metal for the bodies, and some nails for the arms and legs. Will your dob of bronze work for me? I may try using some RG45 too. Will it work on that? I do not want to get the sheet metal overly hot since it warps. But, using the dob of bronze would be great if it will stick to the nails and the RG45. Nice idea! Great video as usual.
Your work is beautiful and so professional looking. Now if u don't mind me asking what is the difference between soldering n brazing? Seems kind of the same to me. Can I use solder wire to do this connection with my metals? Thank you.
Diana, You're right, brazing and soldering do look similar. Brazing is done with a bronze brazing rod which require a much higher heat source than soldering. If you are using silver solder you can get a strong joint between two metals if you can get the metals hot enough to accept the silver solder. Wikipedia has a section on Silver Brazing (silver soldering) in their article on brazing. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing
Just read some of your other commets. the peacocks i was planning on using metal coat hangers for the part to put feathers on then i found some steel sheet middle form an old dog house. which of the welding rods to i get with the flux already in it? and hand held tourch, its all i got to work with. thanks for any advice
Lynda,
You have a hand held torch. Can you describe it. In order to weld you need to get both pieces of steel so they are beginning to melt.
If you are brazing you just need the two pieces of metal to get red hot. If you want to braze, I'd suggest flux covered brazing rod.
Check this video out: czcams.com/video/TQP8EBQRvr0/video.html
Here is a link to the complete list of videos: www.gsegmedia.com/?page_id=2877
Thank you George for your videos. I'm Italian and don't speak well english..-:( Anyway, I have a question, for me very important, and I hope you can help me to resolve...
I use copper sheet for my jewerly and I have many copper scraps. The question is...how can I salvage all this material and fuse then?
I thank you very very much, by!
Are you trying to braze with RG 45? RG 45 is a gas welding rod, so you are welding rather than brazing. The RG 45 is steel so you will get a gray color as opposed to the brass color you get with brazing.
If you go to my web site under CZcams videos you will see one that is Braze vs. Weld. There are also a couple of videos on gas welding.
Let me know if this helps.
George
I am trying to put together a TV antenna one that will not corrode or rust. When you mix metals like copper and stainless steel and copper wire over a short period of time they rust or corrode. Just wondering IF you have any ideas that may help.
That's a tough one. The only thing I can think of is to seal the antenna with a clear spray. But that may degrade the signal.
Thi is so neat! How many PSI do you have on the regulators for small stuff like this?
6 oxygen 5 acetylene
Yes, there are some similarities.
Mr. Goehl I have never used a cutting torch before and I wonder would me starting off brazing be the best way to learn welding?
The oxygen acetylene torch is an excellent tool for the home shop because it is so versatile. Many of the skills learned with oxygen acetylene brazing carry over to other types of welding and brazing.
Do you flux the pieces first? Flux coated rod? I always seem to develop black oxidation and failed braze
Phillip, Rarely do I pre flux. As a general rule, the cleaner the metal the less flux I use. Check out this CZcams video I did on Flux. czcams.com/video/KFN38vHKQTY/video.html
amazing work sir I'm so interested in this but don't know where to start lol
+Ryan Huckins Ryan, glad you liked the video. On my web site there is a comprehensive list to all 170 CZcams Videos. You will also find over 30 full length (60 to 70 minute) videos which can be downloaded for $5.00 each. There are also 4 eBooks that can be downloaded from Amazon for $1.75 each. There is even a video titled: Getting Started with Metal Sculpture. Hope this helps.
Hi George ,nice sculptures great tips and tricks .
i wonder if the brazing rods from different manufacturers behave the same and get the exact result or they are different , i mean the melting point the flow and the strength etc ?.
There is definitely a difference. Primarily I use "off the shelf" 3/32 bare bronze. I really like Crown brazing rod, but it is 30 - 40% more than "off the shelf" bare bronze. Gas Flux has their own brand. Sweden produces some exotic brazing rod. Brazing rod is an alloy. Copper + tin + (?). If you want something just a bit better than the "off the shelf" rod, I'd suggest Gas Flux. Most online welding supply companies are going to post details on the rod they sell. Details like; melting temperature, ductility, tensile strength etc..
George Goehl ok now I know, thanks.
What is the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to weld to coat hanger wires together? I know nothing about welding but have an idea and want to learn the best way to weld (or fuse) two hangers together.
Get two hangers almost white hot and hammer them together. There are many options for a heat source. I use an oxygen acetylene torch.
George, I think I just adore you! I really must add to the thoughts of my first impression. After watching several of you videos, in my humble opinion, you nailed it. Not only are you a wonderful artist and craftsman but you are also a really good teacher, videographer, editor, and content contributor. I am not a person that gives undo praise, I think telling someone they're doing good when they need work is counterproductive. My one complaint is that your information and presentation is of such value to me it is impeding my production. Shame on you. lol
I do have a few questions;
1. What is your bench made of?
2. I'm planning on watching most your videos, I was wondering if you had some on beginning welding/braising tutorials.
B. I know how to solder pretty well. I do stained glass panels. (my profile pic is one of mine pieces.) and want to incorporate metal and glass. This is such a happy thought for me it gives me "Snoopy" feet everytime I start drawing up designs. I just need to up my skills on a few things. Figuring out how to get the metal hot enough to attach the copper foil to the structure without breaking the glass has been an issue. I figured out a work around tinning copper wire and attaching it that way. My goal is to have them attach directly. Any ideas?
I so appreciate you sharing you experience and know how. I looking forward to watching all your content. Thank you. MRS
Table is 1/2" mild steel 3' x4'
Here is a complete list of my CZcams videos listed in categories. Lots of brazing videos.
Main Brazing Video: vimeo.com/ondemand/10561
I have no experience combining metal with glass, but I am sure there are CZcams videos that cover what you want to know.
Glad you like the videos. Keep in touch, George
To Lambentlark, check out this video in youtube . It might be what you need. It's called "Soldering for Crafters". The channel's name is thefrugalcrafter and the Lady who owns is Lindsay Weirich
Dear George Goehl, you are a genius and I am learning a lot from you. I have a question, I don't own one of those torches that you recommend. I will buy one soon, however, can I do some of the brazing with a kitchen torch?
what type of material are you brazing steel ? thats what type of rod I need to connect together
Brazing mild steel. Using standard 3/32nd brazing rod.
Hi George. Thanks for the helpful video. This has helped me tremendously. I solder jewelry but decided to take a step up and learn to weld. My first project is to make these cute little garden/flower pot stakes. I want to braze a 1-2mm rod (about 12") onto the back of various copper blanks (some of them will be domed). Then I want to torch enamel using Thompson enamels, the fronts of these copper pieces. Do you have a resource (I am in Florida...not sure where you are) to find rods in those sizes in bulk? I will also need some that are about 36" and about 3-4mm in diameter. I'm going to add these to the other stuff I do when I do my craft fairs. Thank you in advance. I'm subscribing to your channel now :-)
+Lacy Hornberger Lacy, sounds like you have a plan. I've never done much with enamels. Hopefully you'll post them. Look forward to seeing your work. George
What do you use for brazing? What material rod normally?
Primarily I use 3/32 flux covered bronze rod. 3/32 bare rod & 1/16 bare bronze rod. Check this video for scraping flux off rod. Check these two videos czcams.com/video/KFN38vHKQTY/video.html czcams.com/video/UjB9KKBvwpI/video.html
Hey - what kind of rod are you using there my friend?
You asked about what rod I was using in that video. 3/32nd flux coated brazing rod that has been scraped. For a better explanation here is a video on the way I use flux: czcams.com/video/KFN38vHKQTY/video.html
what lovely intricate pieces of art
Thanks for the kind comment. You asked about what rod I was using in that video. 3/32nd flux coated brazing rod that has been scraped. For a better explanation here is a video on the way I use flux: czcams.com/video/KFN38vHKQTY/video.html
no George i did not ask about anything,as you can see my comment was just saying how i find your work
@@ARCSTREAMS Sorry about that. I was answering another person and got my wires crossed.
thats what i figured lol,np
what gas and tips do you suggest for stainless brazing. thinking of getting turbo tip w b tank unless I can use mapp w silver rod?
I use oxygen acetylene. Tip size is dependent on thickness of the stainless steel. I use a "0" tip for 22 gauge stainless steel sheet. I've never used Mapp gas so I can't give any help about that.
+George Goehl planning to braze some 2" square 1/8" stainless tubing for a deck railing. perhaps I ought to save up for oxy acetylenr rig?
With oxy/ace - you might consider gas welding with a stainless rod. If it was me - whether brazing or gas welding, I would use a chop saw and cut off several (or more) sections of the 2" square 1/8 tubing and get some practice. I don't work with stainless on a daily basis, so I would practice so that I am using the correct size tip and get the feel for the material and the torch.
What brand of brazing tip and size of tip did you use while brazing the tips of the metal to melt the bronze? TY --JErry
Jerry, I used a Victor 00 (double ott) tip. That is a Victor tip.
I pretty much either use a 0 or 00 tip for my work.
Thank you for your response. You do great work and provide a signifiacnt opportunity for begining welders to learn your trade. Pls keep up the training video's!! Have a great day. --Jerry
Hello George, I have a question, I am repairing a vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle fuel tank, the bottom has a series of pin holes ranging in sizes, the biggest being 1/8 diameter. The metal is thin about .030 and I want to avoid blowing a hole through the thin metal. What brazing rod and gas do you suggest for filling all these pin holes without blowing through the thin metal? Thank you so much for your incredible videos and your beautiful craftsmanship!
Paul, take a look at this video. czcams.com/video/h0vIvipWVuY/video.html Especially the torch angle. Not knowing the thickness of the metal to be brazed, it's a difficult question to answer. Use the thinness brazing rod you can find. Make sure the metal is clean - no oil, dirt or paint. I've never repaired a gas tank. But I have repaired other vessels. If you put in a cup of water and it doesn't leak, then fill the tank. A full tank of water will put more pressure on the brazed hole as opposed to a cup of water. Safety: You'll definitely want to make sure the tank has been steam cleaned or some other method to make sure there are no residue fumes. I would strongly recommend checking out some Harley sites. I'm sure that you are not the first person who wanted to repair a Harley gas tank. You'll probably find someone who can give you first hand experience.
George Goehl Thank you George, I did review your instructional vid brazing thin metal. I will definitely use your technique of dob of bronze and holding the flame of the torch sideways. Of course I will practice on some thin scrap metal first. I am a precision machinist by trade for 30 years (retired). I truly appreciate your dedication and obvious passion for your craft. Thank you so much for these wonderful instructional videos. God Bless my friend.
@@paulhealey8221 with your experience you should have no trouble. keep me posted. George
hey, will that work for bike frames?
I've never welded or brazed a bike frame. Suggest you check on some bicycle frame forums and also check on some CZcams videos for bicycle frames.
Do you use flux coated rods? I practiced with some last night and they made an absolute mess.
For my work I scrape most of the flux off the 3/32nd flux coated brazing rods. I explain this in detail here:
Using Flux for Oxygen Acetylene Brazing
Using Flux for Oxygen Acetylene Brazing
George Goehl I will be checking out this video soon. What a great person/teacher you are. Thanks you does not do justice at all.
nice work -
Thanks for your comment. I'll try to keep them coming.
Hi george, what is the name of the welder?
oxygen acetylene torch. One torch is a Uniweld and the other is a Victor Performer. Uniweld and Victor are the makers of the torches.
Hi George. Great trick. Was that pre-fluxed rod? Cheers Rob
Rob, yes that was flux covered rod, but it was SCRAPED flux covered rod. Check out this video for an explanation: czcams.com/video/KFN38vHKQTY/video.html
George Goehl
Hi George. I see. Good idea. I prefer to use plain rod and add flux as I find I can control it's application better. Using prefluxed rods is a bug bear when you are trying to build up bronze on a previously fluxed joint. It's horses for courses I guess, but I will keep that little scraping trick in mind. Enjoying your videos. Cheers Rob
wow u can braze without gloves? or are u just used to it?
The flame of the torch is directed to the work, it is not hot to my hands unless I get my hands too close to the torch flame.
Are you not using flux,
Excuse my ignorance but I'm new to all this brazing.
Since I'm using new material I need very little flux. For more information on brazing and flux, go to this link and scroll down to brazing: gsegmedia.com/?page_id=4657
Ok I believe I can do this.. on w the project
I'm sure you can. Relax and it will come naturally.
As mentioned by everyone elese, thank you for your videos! I have watched them so many times, especially this one and all are a wealth of know-how. There are a couple of aspects that elude me: you dont flux your parts at any point. You make your dob of bronze with your bronze rod which was prefluxed and scraped. But when it comes to joining your dobbed rod to the rest of the work piece, the rest isn't fluxed. how so? Does this work because your materials used are new and clean, or are they fluxed before your attaching your new (bronze dobbed) item?
Do you believe this process would work with brass (CuZn) filler rod?
Do you believe this process would work with silicon bronze (CuSi) filler rod?
Thank you for your help!
An again, thank you for your contribution to the knowlegde base!
Edouard, thanks for the compliments. But when it comes to joining your dobbed rod to the rest of the work piece, the rest isn't fluxed. how so?" I guess I've never thought about that. Evidently there is a enough flux remaining that it works. I would know and could see visually if it wasn't flowing onto the other part. If i read this right CuZn is brass which is copper and zinc. For a filler rod I don't use CuZn. I am using bronze brazing rod which is copper and tin. I seldom use silicon bronze so really don't have enough experience to comment. Let me know if you have any other questions. George
thank you for the info!
Hello GeorgeThis is Shelton from India.I just watched some of your videos and its fascinating.I need your advise with brazing Ni Cr 80/20 stranded wire rope having a dia of 2.9 mm with pure Nickel 212 stranded wire rope having a dia of 3.3 mm.I shall appreciate a reply.Regards
+Shelton Xavier Sequeira Sheldon, your question is a bit technical for me. I'd suggest that you check out somer welding forums. This would be a good place to start: weldingweb.com/
Thanks George for the inputs.
+Shelton Xavier Sequeira Here is another good forum: www.weldersforums.com/forums/